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Did you take a look at the people that I posted the link to and if so what did you think of them? Quite a few people have told me that they think they are expensive but I'm not too sure what to think so any opinions are welcome. :wink:

I hope that I can make her see sense because I dont think it's the best of ideas myself but she is so hard to convince once she has her heart set on something. Has anybody got any ideas of how to go about this......Does anybody know of any books or something like that to try and get her to change her mind?

If i was ever placed in this sort of situation I would pay as much as I could as my dogs mean the world to me and I would be begging the people responsible to take care and settle for the money that I managed to raise and not keep demanding money that I could not possibly pay. These sort of incidents are rare as far as I am aware so hopefully none of us will have to go through such a nightmare.

A friend of mine is expecting a baby and is due next month and is considering another addition to the family in the form of a puppy. Is this a good idea or should she wait until the baby is older, does anybody have any advice either way? Anybody tried the people below?

That must of been a horrible experience for Elliot's owner and one I hope nobody here has to go through. Good news to hear that he was returned though but strange for them to say how he was useless....for what I wonder? There are some tuely sick people in this world of ours :x

This has to be an isolated incident though surely as I had never heard of such a case before I came across this article. Has anybody else ever heard of similar circumstances? :confused1:

I stumbled across this story and It made me think about how much my dogs mean to me and how much I'd be prepared to pay to get them back if they were ever held to ransom. Now I know this is a little far fetched but it does happen and the following story proves it: How Much Is Your Dog Worth To You? We hear in the news that a man from Denmark refused to pay a ransom of

[u]It's Great to be a Dog[/u] 1. If it itches, you can reach it. And no matter where it itches, no one will be offended if you scratch it in public. :lol: 2. No one notices if you have hair growing in weird places as you get older. :lol: 3. Personal hygiene is a blast: No one expects you to take a bath every day, and you don't even have to comb your own hair. :lol: 4. Having a wet nose is considered a sign of good health. :lol: 5. No one thinks less of you for passing gas. Some people might actually think you're cute. :lol: 6. Who needs a big home entertainment system? A bone or an old shoe can entertain you for hours. :lol: 7. You can spend hours just smelling stuff. :lol: 8. No one ever expects you to pay for lunch or dinner. You never have to worry about table manners, and if you gain weight, it's someone else's fault. :lol: 9. It doesn't take much to make you happy. You're always excited to see the same old people. All they have to do is leave the room for five minutes and come back. :lol: 10. Every rubbish bin looks like a cold buffet to you. :lol: Anybody have any views/opinions on [url]www.pet-health-insurance[/url] as I'm looking to use them

Hi Everybody, I am here to pick your brains and see what you can tell me about pet insurance as I'm sure some of you have taken policies out for your loved ones. Basically I've been doing some research and stumbled across one place that seems quite reasonable but some input from you guys would be really useful. I need to know what catches to look out for and any recommendations (companies) would also be appreciated. I am looking at [url=http://www.pet-health-insurance.co.uk]these people[/url] so If you know anything please let me know.

DOG RULES NEWSPAPERS: If you have to go to the bathroom while playing in the front yard, always use the newspaper that's placed in the driveway every morning for that purpose. VISITORS: Quickly determine which guest is afraid of dogs. Charge across the room, barking loudly and leap playfully on this person. If the human falls down on the floor and starts crying, lick its face and growl gently to show your concern. BARKING: Because you are a dog, you are expected to bark. So bark--- a lot. Your owners will be very happy to hear you protecting their house. Especially late at night while they are sleeping safely in their beds. There is no more secure feeling for a human than to keep waking up in the middle of the night and hearing your protective bark, bark, bark ... LICKING: Always take a BIG drink from your water dish immediately before licking your human. Humans prefer clean tongues. Be ready to fetch your human a towel. HOLES: Rather than digging a BIG hole in the middle of the yard and upsetting your human, dig a lot of smaller holes all over the yard so they won't notice. If you arrange a little pile of dirt on one side of each hole, maybe they'll think it's gophers. There are never enough holes in the ground. Strive daily to do your part to help correct this problem. DOORS:The area directly in front of a door is always reserved for the family dog to sleep. THE ART OF SNIFFING:Humans like to be sniffed. Everywhere. It is your duty, as the family dog, to accommodate them. DINING ETIQUETTE:Always sit under the table at dinner, especially when there are guests, so you can clean up any food that falls on the floor. It's also a good time to practice your sniffing. HOUSEBREAKING: Housebreaking is very important to humans, so break as much of the house as possible. GOING FOR WALKS: Rules of the road: When out for a walk with your human, never go to the bathroom on your own lawn. COUCHES: It is perfectly permissible to lie on the new couch after all your humans have gone to bed. PLAYING: If you lose your footing while chasing a ball or stick, use the flower bed to absorb your fall so you don't injure yourself. CHASING CATS:When chasing cats, make sure you never --- quite --- catch them. It spoils all the fun. CHEWING: Make a contribution to the fashion industry. ...Eat a shoe [url=http://www.pet-health-insurance.co.uk]anybody know anything about these people?[/url]

Hi Everyone, Just thought I'd share this with you all. If Dogs could Send a Letter to God... Dear God, Why do humans smell the flowers, but seldom, if ever, smell one another? Where are their priorities? Dear God, When we get to heaven, can we sit on your couch? Or is it the same old story? Dear God, Why are there cars named after the jaguar, the cougar, the mustang, the colt, the stingray, and the rabbit, but not ONE named for a dog? How often do you see a cougar riding around? We dogs love a nice ride! Would it be so hard to rename the 'Chrysler Eagle' the 'Chrysler Beagle'? Dear God, If a dog barks his head off in the forest and no human hears him, is he still a bad dog? Dear God, If we come back as humans, is that good or bad? Dear God, More meatballs, less spaghetti, please. Dear God, When we get to the Pearly Gates, do we have to shake hands to get in? Dear God, Are there dogs on other planets or are we alone? I have been howling at the moon and stars for a long time, but all I ever hear back is the Schnauzer across the street. Dear God, Are there mailmen in Heaven? If there are, will I have to apologize? Dear God, We dogs can understand human verbal instructions, hand signals, whistles, horns, clickers, beepers, scent ID's, electromagnetic energy fields, and Frisbee flight paths. What do humans understand? Dear God, May I have my testicles back? Dear God, These are just some of the things I must remember (in order to keep my present living arrangements): - The garbage collector is not stealing our stuff. - I do not need to suddenly stand straight up when I'm lying under the coffee table. - I will not roll my toys behind the fridge, behind the sofa or under the bed. - I must shake the rainwater out of my fur before entering the house. - I will not eat the cats' food before they eat it or after they throw it up. - I will stop trying to find the few remaining pieces of clean carpet in the house when I am about to get sick. - I will not throw up in the car. - I will not roll on dead seagulls, fish, crabs, etc., just because I like the way they smell. - I will not munch on "leftovers" in the kitty litter box; although they are tasty, they are not food. - I will not eat any more Kleenex or napkins and then redeposit them in the backyard after processing. - The diaper pail is not a cookie jar. - I will not chew my humans' toothbrushes and not tell them. - I will not chew crayons or pens, especially not the red ones, or my people will think I am hemorrhaging. - When in the car, I will not insist on having the window rolled down when it's raining outside. - We do not have a doorbell. - I will not bark each time I hear one on television. - I will not steal my Mom's underwear and dance all over the back yard with them. - The sofa is not a face towel; neither are Mom and Dad's laps. - My head does not belong in the refrigerator. - I will not bite the officer's hand when he reaches in for Mom's driver's license and registration. - I will not play tug-of-war with Dad's underwear when he's on the toilet. - I will not roll around in the dirt right after getting a bath. - Sticking my nose into someone's crotch is not an acceptable way of saying 'hello.' - I will not come in from outside and immediately drag my butt across the carpet. - The toilet bowl is not a never-ending water supply, and just because the water is blue, doesn't mean it's cleaner. - I will not sit in the middle of the living room and lick my crotch when company is over. - I will remember that suddenly turning around and smelling my rear end can quickly clear a room. - The cat is not a squeaky toy; so when I play with him and he makes that noise, it's usually not a good thing. [url]www.pet-health-insurance.co.uk[/url] (what do you think of these people?)

This really came as quite a shock to me which is why I thought I would share it here. It is amazing how man people I have seen feed their dogs all manner of foods without ever taking the consequences into consideration! Many people believe that feeding garlic in the dogs diet can be good for repelling fleas but can have all of the following effects although cats are have more of a weakness towards the effects: Vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, discolored urine, weakness, liver damage, allergic reactions, asthmatic attacks, and in case of skin exposure, contact dermatitis. It's mad how a little additive to a meal can produce such effects and I think we should all be extremeley careful!

I was off having a look around another forum yester day and came across this link that can only be described as a real eye opener. It lists human foods and the effects that they can have on dogs which should really be taken seriously in my opinion. :o [url]http://www.peteducation.com/category_summary.cfm?cls=2&cat=1939[/url]

Hi Shannon, I'll be honest and say that I have no idea! I registered under the name 'Top Dog' as it was the first name that popped into my head and at that point I had no avatar at all and whilst off browsing around managed to come across this the picture I'm using and thought it was quite fitting for obvious reasons (name on hat) and that was that! I didn't really pay that much attention to the breed altough upon close inspection I think it may be something like a Staffy or a Bulldog although from what I've seen on your web page you should have a pretty good idea of what a Bullmastiff looks like so who knows????? Are you a Brummy then shannon? :roll:

Not to worry these things happen but the cheek of it.....Only joking...everything is cool! :lol: